Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
A magnitude 6.3 aftershock strikes near the Afghan city of Herat, killing at least one person and injuring 65 others. It comes days after two earthquakes of the same magnitude struck the same area and killed thousands. (Radio Azadi)
Flights are suspended after a fire breaks out in a multistorey car park at Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. (BBC News)
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
Finland reports that damage to the Balticconnector submarine pipeline connecting Finland and Estonia is being investigated as either an act of sabotage or accidental damage after officials ruled out a simple malfunction. (The Telegraph)
The death toll in the Gaza Strip increases to 950 people, with more than 4,000 injured. At least 18 people are killed and 100 others are injured in the West Bank. The death toll in Israel surpasses 1,000. (The Telegraph)
Israeli airstrikes destroy a Palestinian Telecommunications Company building in Gaza city, causing widespread outage of communications and internet. (Anadolu) France begins withdrawing its forces from Niger after the ruling military goverment ordered them to leave. (France 24)
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza damage residential buildings and large tower blocks, as well as schools and UN buildings, killing civilians. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemns these actions, saying that they are in violation of international law. (Reuters)
Israeli airstrikes hit near the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, after an Israeli official advised Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip through the border crossing. (Al Jazeera)
The World Health Organization calls for a humanitarian corridor into Gaza, after thirteen health facilities are hit in Israeli attacks. (AFP via Barron’s)
An Israeli soldier and two Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants are killed in clashes on the border with Lebanon. (BBC News)
An Israeli airstrike kills Jawad Abu Shammala and Zakaria Abu Maamar, two senior officials of Hamas’ political office. (AFP via Al Arabiya)
The United Nations Agency for Palestine says 187,518 people, nearly a tenth of Gaza’s population, has fled their homes. 187,518 people are sheltering in 83 UNRWA schools, with bread being provided by the World Food Programme. (Al Arabiya)
The UN Palestine humanitarian office says four schools and eight healthcare facilities in Gaza sustained damage and expected a severe shortage of drinking water due to the Israeli blockade. (Al Jazeera)
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemns Israel’s decision to order a blockade on Gaza, including a ban on food and water, saying the action is in violation of international law. (The Times of Israel)
At least six Palestinian journalists have been killed amid Israel’s ongoing shelling of the Gaza strip. Funerals for two of the journalists are held at a hospital in Gaza City. (Al Jazeera)
Ten additional charges are filed against U.S. Rep. George Santos including identity theft, credit card fraud, and submitting false campaign reports. (Politico)
Liberians elect their president. (Reuters)
In association football, UEFA announces that the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland will host UEFA Euro 2028, while Italy and Turkey will host UEFA Euro 2032. (Reuters)
Monday, October 9th, 2023
Israel announces a total blockade of the Gaza Strip, including for food and fuel. (Al Jazeera)
More than 100 bodies are discovered in the kibbutz of Be’eri, Southern District, which was occupied by Hamas during the stand-off. (Times of Israel)
The United Nations Security Council meets in an emergency session but fails to achieve unanimity for a joint statement. (Al Jazeera)
Israel launches airstrikes on a market in the Jabalia Camp in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 60 civilians and injuring 120 others. (The New York Times)
Israel launches airstrikes on the Al-Shati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, resulting in civilian casualties. (CNN)
The death toll from the Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip increases to 687 people, with more than 3,800 injured. The death toll in Israel increases to 900 with more than 2,500 injured. (Al Jazeera)
Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protests are held in London, United Kingdom, with pro-Palestinian protesters also gathering at the Israeli Embassy. (The National News) (AA)
Israeli air attacks and shelling targeting houses and apartment buildings displace over 123,000 people in Gaza, according to the UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs. (Xinhua)
At least 22 members of a Palestinian family, including seven children, are killed in an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. Six members of the family remain trapped under the rubble of the destroyed house. (Al Jazeera)
Four Hezbollah members are killed during an airstrike by Israel in Ayta ash Shab, Lebanon, while two others are killed during a shootout at the border with Israel. (Dawn)
In Beita, Nablus, a Palestinian is shot by Israeli soldiers. Earlier, one Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces in Hebron, West Bank, one in Jericho, and two in Ramallah. (Al Jazeera)
In Duma, Nablus, a Palestinian is shot by Israeli soldiers, while Israeli settlers torch cars and attack farmers. (Al Jazeera)
In Einabus, West Bank, two Palestinians are shot by Israeli soldiers. Twelve people are evacuated for tear gas inhalation, with Israeli forces attempting to stop the evacuation by emergency services. (Al Jazeera)
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that 18 Thais, mostly migrant workers, have been killed, while several others have been taken hostage by the militant group. (BBC News)
The Tatmadaw launches an artillery attack on a camp for displaced people near Laiza, Kachin State, killing at least 29 people and injuring 56 others. (BBC News)
Claudia Goldin is awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her research into female income and employment. (CNN)
Tropical Storm Max makes landfall in Guerrero, Mexico. Tropical storm warnings are issued for the states of Guerrero and Michoacán. (AP)
The death toll from the floods in Sikkim, India, increases to 74. (NOS)
A court in Kenya temporarily blocks the government from deploying police personnel to Haiti until 24 October. (The Guardian)
A car crashes into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco, California, United States, and its driver is shot dead by police. (Reuters)
Dozens of road blockades are reported throughout the country, mainly in Guatemala City, organized by community organizations demanding the resignation of Attorney General María Consuelo Porras. (Prensa Libre)
Gabonese leader Brice Oligui Nguema appoints a new parliament with 98 members, including opposition leaders and pro-Bongo politicians. (France24)
Will Hurd suspends his campaign for the Republican nomination. (CNBC)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdraws from seeking the Democratic nomination and announces an independent bid for the United States presidency. (CNBC)
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